New Delhi: The Ministry of Education on Monday clarified that the fire incident occurred at the School of Planning and Architecture (SPA) in ITO, New Delhi, and not at the ministry’s office.
The ministry mentioned that its office is located at Kartavya Bhavan-2, Dr Rajendra Prasad Road, New Delhi, distinct from the premises of the School of Planning and Architecture (SPA), located at 4- Block B, Indraprastha Estate, Vikas Marg (ITO), New Delhi — 110002.
“This clarification is being issued to avoid the spread of any misinformation regarding the fire incident,” the ministry said.
The Education Ministry further stated that the fire was minor and was promptly brought under control. No loss of life or property was reported, it stated.
A massive fire broke out on the second floor of the School of Planning and Architecture (SPA) campus in Delhi’s ITO area. According to the Delhi Fire Services (DFS), eight fire tenders were dispatched to the scene upon receiving the information.
The fire originated on the second floor of the ‘School of Planning and Architecture’ building located at ITO. As soon as the fire started, everyone inside the building was evacuated. Subsequently, the Fire Department was informed on an urgent basis.
The Delhi Fire Service received a call about the blaze at around 9.37 a.m. The fire tenders were immediately dispatched to the spot, and firefighting operations are currently underway, officials said.
The cause of the fire has not yet been determined, they added.
Investigations are underway, and further details are awaited.
In a separate incident, a massive fire broke out in a house in Indira Vihar, located in the Mukherjee Nagar area of North-West Delhi, on Sunday.
Approximately half a dozen fire tenders arrived at the scene and brought the blaze under control. No casualties were reported, the rescue officers said.
According to the officials, the Fire Department received the alert regarding the fire last night, at around 10:30 p.m.
The fire initially ignited amidst the household belongings; within moments, the flames engulfed the entire three-story building, officials added.
The police from the Mukherjee Nagar station are actively investigating to determine the exact cause of the fire.
(IANS)
